What is "off the rails"

adv. 1 (context idiomatic English) In an abnormal manner, especially in a manner that causes damage or malfunctioning 2 (context idiomatic English) insane. 3 (context idiomatic English) Off the intended path. 4 (context idiomatic English) out of control.

Off the Rails may refer to:

• Off the Rails (TV series), an Irish fashion magazine show
• Off the Rails (New Zealand TV series), a New Zealand TV show presented by Marcus Lush
• Off the Rails, a Railway series book about Gordon the Big Engine
• Thrillville: Off the Rails, a theme park simulation video game

Off the Rails is a fashion magazine show presented by Pamela Flood and Caroline Morahan shown on RTÉ One. The show was previously presented by Liz Bonnin and Flood, before Bonnin decided to leave. In 2005, RTÉ changed the format to "Beat the Stylist" where a friend or family member tried to get the person being made over to pick their clothes instead of the stylist's choice. In 2006, RTÉ reverted to the original format. In 2008, amid rumours of its axing, Brendan Courtney and Sonya Lennon took over as co-presenters.